FLAVORING FOR OATMEAL?

mommared53 · June 2010

I just came up with (what I think) is a brilliant idea. This weekend I bought some plain instant oatmeal, the kind that comes in the single serving packs. I take it to work and have breakfast at work. I had some of those individual packets of flavored drink mixes, the kind you put into your water to make flavored water. I decided to try it in my oatmeal and see how that worked. It worked out great! Although I put a whole packet in and I think a half packet would be sufficient. The oatmeal is 100 calories and the mix is 0 calories. I'm going to pick up some other flavors. The kind I currently have is strawberry, orange, banana flavor.

rcatr · June 2010

that sounds interesting! i'm a cinnamon girl myself but this sounds cool. I have a sample pack of what you're talking about so i might have to try this.

Thanks!

SallyJesse510 · June 2010

try adding fresh strawberries or other berries too! that's what i do. very tasty

Panda86 · June 2010

Interesting idea... I have some of those drink flavors too, but I don't think the ones I have will taste good in oatmeal

I'll have to pick up some other flavors and try it out.

shellshalla · June 2010

I may have to try that! I use the big containers of whole grain oats to make my oatmeal and I have been adding cinnamon or honey. Honey with strawberries in it is really good too!

00trayn · June 2010

Also another good addition is low calorie coffee creamer. I've put my french vanilla creamer into my oatmeal before and it's pretty tasty.

heathersmilez · June 2010

Really, crystal light is good in oatmeal? Such a strange but yummy idea, thanks! I believe I still have some quick oats from my Apple Oat Smoothie fiend a little while ago (currently doing spinach/mango/blueberry smoothie) so I must try this. I’ll try half a packed as you mentioned.

EKarma · June 2010

I use the 5grain hot cereal as my b-fast cereal.. I add 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 1 tablespoon sugar free jelly (usually seedless blackberry).. It's like a peanutbutter and jelly sammy.. YUM! I have also used a 1/2 banana instead of using the jelly.. It's so delish and healthy! it'll keep you full till lunch or your money back!